Your veterinarian will also be particularly interested in signs associated with poor regulation: excessive thirst,
excessive urine production, excessive appetite, and weight loss.
Petwave.com says, «Anything that adversely affects thirst or appetite, or that diminishes water or food intake, can predispose a dog to dehydration... Dogs with some systemic diseases — especially those that cause vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss or
excessive urine production and output — are also predisposed to dehydration.»
Sugar in the urine causes
excessive urine production and that, in turn, causes excessive thirst.
Commenting for the EAU, Professor Marcus Drake (Bristol, UK) said: «It may seem surprising that breathing problems can cause
excessive urine production while asleep, but actually the problem is very real.
Not exact matches
Early symptoms: •
Excessive water consumption • Increased
urine production • Increased appetite • Weight loss • Lethargy Advanced stage symptoms • Dehydration • Vomiting • Labored breathing • Acetone smell on breath • Diabetic coma
Potassium is lost in the
urine when
urine production becomes
excessive.
These are characterized by glycosuria (presence of glucose in the
urine, which is normally glucose - free), polyuria (
excessive production and passage of
urine), polydipsia (
excessive thirst) and polyfagia (
excessive appetite), as well as by a number of serious metabolic alterations caused by the inability of body cells to take up and use blood glucose, which is the main fuel for the body in normal conditions.
If you suspect a breeder or business involved in animal
production is polluting the land, water or air through improper disposal of feces,
urine and carcasses (or causing noise pollution due to
excessive barking), report it to the Environmental Services Department in your county.
Signs include vomiting, diluted
urine,
excessive thirst, increased nitrogen levels, and a decrease in red blood cell
production.
Dehydration with
excessive thirst and decreased
urine production Electrolyte (salts) imbalances may occur.
Dogs affected by kidney failure, increased
urine production and frequency may also display signs of increased thirst, such as
excessive drinking.